Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar and salt in a heavy sauce pan.
  2. Beat egg yolks; combine egg yolks and milk, mixing well.
  3. Stir into dry ingredients; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  5. Layer one-third of wafers in a 3-qt baking dish.
  6. Slice bananas, and layer over wafers.
  7. Pour one-third of custard over bananas.
  8. Repeat layers twice. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy.
  9. Gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
  10. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat until blended.
  11. Spread meringue over custard, sealing edges of dish.
  12. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.